Thunderstorm affected Istanbul

The rain, which started in the evening, increased in intensity in the form of thunderstorms in some districts.

Citizens using public transportation took shelter under the stops due to the downpour.

Some citizens opened their umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain.

Those who were caught unprepared for the downpour waited for a while under the awnings of their workplaces and at the entrances of the buildings.

Puddles of water formed in some streets and avenues throughout the city after the downpour.

Vehicles had difficulty moving forward in Üsküdar, Pendik, Sultanbeyli, Çekmeköy, Beykoz, Küçükçekmece, Maltepe, Sultangazi, Fatih, Bahçelievler, Beylikdüzü, Bağcılar and Eyüpsultan because the streets were filled with water.

Meanwhile, motorcyclists and citizens passing by had a hard time.

Tourists who did not mind the rain continued to walk in Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.

Some tourists took photos under the downpour.

Due to the effect of the rain, traffic accidents with damage occurred on some streets.

According to IMM CepTrafik application data, traffic density in the city overall and on the Anatolian and European sides was measured as 89 percent.